ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563683 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
servile
oblivious
genial
gravity

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
methodical
raucous
arbitrate

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
comparable
extol
eloquent

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
duplicity
incongruous
promote
collection

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
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accentuate
disconcert
accommodate
counterclaim

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."